GreaterGood.org Blog
A true tale of hunger in America: Allison's story
February 22nd, 2012 – 02:19 PM
For ten years, this Wisconsin mother volunteered at her food bank. Then she lost her job and needed assistance herself. Here's a true story about how Feeding America helps every day.
Hunger still exists in America
February 21st, 2012 – 02:04 PM
United Nations Ambassodor Against Hunger Howard G. Buffett and Feeding America President and CEO Vicki Escarra responded to Wall Street Journal article entitled The Myth of the Starving Americans by noting that Feeding America feeds 5.7 million Americans "each and every week."
January grants include $100,000 for research
February 16th, 2012 – 11:13 AM
GreaterGood.org announced grants totaling more than $970,000 were given to 97 charities in January, including $100,000 to Mayo Clinic for breast cancer research. Funding for these grants came from the Gifts That Give More [tm] and other programs found at the GreaterGood Network websites as well as direct donations to GreaterGood.org.
Bobcat injuries increase in the spring
February 15th, 2012 – 11:09 AM
When the injured bobcat was found by the side of the road, the San Diego Animal Services Officer packed him into the truck and drove him to the Fund For Animals Wildlife Center in Ramona, CA.
Cape Cod strandings deplete rescue team's resources
February 9th, 2012 – 01:16 PM
The International Fund for Animal Welfare's marine mammal rescue team at Cape Cod has responded to more animals in the last 27 days than they did in any other previous year.
A heartfelt thank you from Guthrie, OK
February 6th, 2012 – 11:49 AM
"It has been an amazing honor to be the recipient of your great gifts to us. The changes that you have made for our shelter are nothing short of miraculous." - Suzy Brown, Animal Control
Grants support NBCF's free mammogram program
February 1st, 2012 – 01:31 PM
GreaterGood.org's recent grants to the National Breast Cancer Foundation paid for free mammogram programs at hospitals and clinics in Oregon, South Carolina, Iowa, Louisiana, and South Dakota.
Mercy Corps works to reduce risk of cholera outbreaks
January 31st, 2012 – 01:32 PM
In a January 2012 report concerning cholera, World Health Organization reported that as high as seventy-six percent of the cases of cholera or acute diarrhea cases seen by health officials were children under the age of five.
Mercy Corps varies response to meet needs
January 31st, 2012 – 10:57 AM
The Horn of Africa famine crisis has impacted several countries -- and the needs of each community varies greatly.
Black Beauty Ranch adds tigers to its mix
January 30th, 2012 – 02:46 PM
In January, Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch provided a sanctuary for tigers seized from a roadside zoo.
